A local artist used his talents to raise more than $70,000 for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s nonprofit, After-School All-Stars, on June 3.Joe Everson, a Taylors artist and vocalist, performed a live-action painting at the former California Governor’s residence, creating a portrait depicting the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima.

The newly-formed Blue Ridge Lions Club celebrated its first birthday at their June meeting at Lake View Restaurant. The Lions Club International is also celebrating a birthday in June as it turns 100 years old. Above: Outgoing President Jim Barbare and President-elect Phil Bowers prepare to serve the cake.

The Riverside High School Academic team competed in the 2017 NAQT High School National Tournament over Memorial Day weekend, and team captain Vincent Cicino is now one of the nation’s top ranked competitors.